10 December 2006

The demarked region of Douro, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage in 2001 and home to some of the Best Wines of Portugal, is the oldest demarked wine region in the world and is celebrating its 250th anniversary.
The region has over 250 thousand hectares that run from the Baixo Corgo area (near Vila Nova de Gaia) to Douro Superior (near the Spanish border). This is where Port Wine is made, appreciated and recognized all over the world; the sellers lay along the South Douro river bank, in Vila Nova de Gaia, and may be visited.

09 December 2006

17 November 2006

Two hotels, part of the independent hotel chain ARTEH® - Hotels and Resorts, were distinguished by the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens Excellence Awards, a famed and worldwide recognized hotel illustration. For the 25th award edition ARTEH® honorably

The Tradition and Avant-Garde - exhibition marks Pablo Picasso's 125th anniversary as well as the return, after 25 years, of the famous Guernica to Madrid. This famous work of art was completed in 1937, during the Spanish civil war. However, Picasso had i

After winning the title at Porto Alegre, next to Danilo Marcelino, Andrés Goméz was champion the following year at the Curitiba stage with Thomaz Koch. This year, he has accepted the privileged invitation presented by Try Sports, who for every circuit i

The RomaPass is designed to facilitate the visitors’ entrance and bookings at major museums, landmarks and archeological sites of private and public entity with advantageous discounts! The RomaPass will be available through the ITPC from January 2007.

Silk goods, designer accessories & upholstery fabrics are on offer to the public who will be able to procure themselves precious lengths of materials from collections which were, until now, reserved for the creators of Haute Couture.

11 November 2006

In the charming and attractive town of Anacapri, on the most exclusive part of the Isle of Capri in Italy, is the luxurious Capri Palace, located on the foot of Mount Solano on a place with superb views over the Mediterranean Sea.
Dating from the mid 20th century, the hotel was recently refurbished. This process involved considerable alterations whilst still maintaining its classical Mediterranean style and conveying a noble and distinguished design which can be witnessed on the palace’s stone floor, its archways and the enveloping columns.

Condé Nast Johansens is the biggest illustrated reference of independent hotels from which a team of over 50 local inspectors visit thousands of hotels and resorts in 50 different countries only to select the very best and recommend them through their Ho

Located on a cliff facing Brava beach in Buzios, Brasil, the contemporary Brava Hotel with its New Mexico style and innovative architecture for the region is the creation of Marcelo de la Peña.
The overall mood of the spaces is one of tranquillity and relaxation, where the light colours of the various fabrics contrast with the browns of the wood used in the decor. Inside the extravagant doors and high ceilings stand out, on the outside emphasis falls on the swimming pool’s panoramic terrace with superb views of the horizon.

Deep in the heart of Andalusia, between the towns of Cordoba, Malaga, Seville, and Granada, is the luxurious Barceló La Bobadilla, fruit of the philosophy and vision of the famous architect from Granada, Jesús del Valle.
Perfectly in harmony with nature, this hotel can be found in a magnificent 350 hectares private sanctuary, replete with hills and valleys covered in wild flowers, aromatic herbs, olive trees, almond trees, and holm oaks. This paradise is also home to several species of birds and deer that may be seen during hikes, cycling, or horseback riding.

ARTEH Hotels suggests an unforgettable program in Madeira, in Portugal, for 2006/2007 New Year. It is an opportunity to be part of one of the most fantastic New Year’s celebrations in the world. Funchal’s location along the coast line makes a nat